Another way I use this movie dialogue technique is by changing my tone unexpectedly.

I do this in this scene with Nicky's fellow detective Gus.

CATHERINE I don't really feel like talking anymore. GUS Listen, lady, we can do this downtown if you -- CATHERINE Read me my rights and arrest me and I'll go downtown. She doesn't even look at them. CATHERINE (quietly) Otherwise, get the fuck out of here. Please.

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Example 3 happens in the interrogation room with the prosecutor Corrigan, Nicky and Gus.

I mix this technique with another one, sarcasm. I like mixing things, do you?

She [Catherine] sits down. They sit around her. Nick sits directly across from her. She lights up a cigarette. They watch her. She is poised, cool, in complete command of herself. CORRIGAN There is no smoking in this building, Ms. Tramell. CATHERINE What are you going to do? Charge me with smoking?

Do you want to hear another example? I'm in the interrogation room with Nicky, Gus and police officer Harrigan.

GUS Do you use drugs, Ms. Tramell? CATHERINE Sometimes. HARRIGAN Did you ever do drugs with Mr. Boz? CATHERINE Sure. GUS What kind of drugs? CATHERINE Cocaine. She looks directly at Nick. CATHERINE Have you ever fucked on cocaine? (she smiles) It's nice.

And my favorite example while being in the car with Nicky.

NICK How do you know all this stuff about me? CATHERINE You know all about me. NICK I don't know anything that isn't police business. CATHERINE (after a beat) You know I don't like to wear any underwear, don't you, Nick?